Warbird Information Exchange

A 1965 film which shows British operations in Aden, Middle East.
Every type of aircraft and helicopter featured either has been preserved or flies as a warbird 52years on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-ymRuo_Z8

While good news, I would expect as much.
In terms of operational aircraft types, 52 years isn't that long ago.
With preservation efforts being what they are, I would expect that several examples of 60s types would remain, especially in a country like the UK with a national collection and many local/regional museums.

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I figure if you wanted my opinion on items unrelated to this forum, you'd ask for it.

Brought back many memories of that era, especially the Blackburn Beverley, Griffon power of the Shackleton and the Twin Pioneers. Watching the segment of where they were conducting a live firing practice on the SLR's without a pair of protective earmuffs in sight evoked painful thoughts of permanent hearing damage, chronic tinnitus and the legacy of having to live with sub-standard hearing ever since. This was the era of the "Real men don't need ear protection" policy and the sharp bark of a 7.62x51 in your ear was the undeniable cause of high-tone loss for many service personnel.

Still - an interesting time to live through, and many happy days.

Thank you for posting.

Barry

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